‘One, two, Grandpa loves you. Three, four, rush to the door!” A biracial girl (Black/white) and her Black Grandpa’s overnight camping adventure unfolds in a narrative echoing “One, two, buckle my shoe.” The first series of rhyming couplets ends with the duo’s arrival at the park. The pattern starts over to describe things they see hiking into their site (e.g., “Five, six, hungry chicks.”). The third round describes exploring until bedtime (e.g., “Nine, ten, all snuggled in.”). The final refrain starts with breakfast the next morning and ends back at home (“Nine, ten, can we go again?”) before repeating the opening line, underscoring their love and affection in this story paired with colorful, clean-lined digital images on bright white pages. (Ages 3-5)

A joyful ode to the special bond between grandfathers and their grandchildren and the fun of a camping trip



A girl and her grandfather strike out on an outdoor adventure in this heartfelt rhyming picture book, set to the classic rhyme of "One Two, Buckle My Shoe," from acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan Yaccarino.



"Yaccarino's signature illustrations feature bold, bright colors and patches of pattern on each spread, coupled flawlessly with Becker's exhilarating text to capture the immeasurable love shared between the child and her grandfather. Sure to be a cherished favorite, this simple but resonant book is highly recommended for early elementary collections." (School Library Journal starred review)



One, two, Grandpa loves you.

Three, four, rush to the door.

Five, six, camping trip.

Seven, eight, best travel mate.